tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657377509284409233.post562142604223802256..comments2007-08-05T20:34:27.044-07:00Name: Debra Garcia, M.A.noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657377509284409233.post-86800636882696091842007-08-05T20:34:27.044-07:002007-08-05T20:34:27.044-07:00I'm a newish ESL teacher and I recently confused myself when trying to explain how to answer negative questions. For example: <BR/><BR/>Don't you like pizza? --> I think the person doesn't like pizza; I expect him to answer "No I don't." <BR/><BR/>Can't you swim? --> same thing. <BR/><BR/>BUT...<BR/><BR/>Isn't it a beautiful day? --> I think it IS a beautiful day and I expect the person to answer "Yes it is." <BR/><BR/>Why is there this discrepancy in anticipated answers (affirmative vs. negative)? Is it because of the be-verb?<BR/><BR/>Any help anyone can give will be much appreciated!EvaDivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13227041450505189118noreply@blogger.com